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Demonstrative Pronouns Exercises in Marathi language

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Demonstrative pronouns in Marathi play a crucial role in providing clarity and precision in communication. These pronouns, such as "हा" (ha), "ती" (ti), "तो" (to), and "ते" (te), help to point out specific nouns in various contexts, making it easier for the speaker to convey their message accurately. Understanding and using these pronouns correctly can significantly enhance your ability to speak and write in Marathi, as they help you refer to objects, people, and places without repeating the nouns they represent. Whether you're indicating something near or far, singular or plural, mastering demonstrative pronouns is essential for effective communication in Marathi. In this section, we will delve into a variety of exercises designed to help you grasp the use of demonstrative pronouns in Marathi. Through a series of engaging activities, you'll practice identifying and applying these pronouns in different scenarios. From simple sentence construction to more complex dialogues, these exercises will provide a comprehensive understanding of how demonstrative pronouns function within the language. By the end of this section, you will be more confident in your ability to use these pronouns fluently, enhancing both your written and spoken Marathi skills.

Exercise 1

1. *तो* मुलगा माझा मित्र आहे (This boy is my friend). 2. *ती* पुस्तक खूप चांगली आहे (That book is very good). 3. *हे* घर माझ्या आजोबांचे आहे (This house belongs to my grandfather). 4. *तो* माणूस खूप हुशार आहे (That man is very smart). 5. *ही* बाग खूप सुंदर आहे (This garden is very beautiful). 6. *ते* झाड खूप उंच आहे (That tree is very tall). 7. *या* पेनने लिहायला खूप सोपे आहे (It is easy to write with this pen). 8. *त्या* बाईला ओळखता का? (Do you recognize that woman?). 9. *ते* गाणे खूप छान आहे (That song is very nice). 10. *या* शहरात खूप गर्दी आहे (This city is very crowded).

Exercise 2

1. *हा* माझा आवडता चित्रपट आहे (nearby object). 2. *ती* बाई फार चांगली आहे (far object, feminine). 3. *ते* पुस्तक खूप जड आहे (far object, neutral). 4. *हा* माझा मित्र आहे (near person, masculine). 5. *त्या* मुली खूप हुशार आहेत (far objects, plural, feminine). 6. *हे* माझे खेळणे आहे (near object, neutral). 7. *तो* घर खूप मोठे आहे (far object, masculine). 8. *ह्या* बॅगा खूप भारी आहेत (near objects, plural, neutral). 9. *ते* फळ खूप गोड आहे (far object, neutral). 10. *ही* फुलं खूप सुंदर आहेत (near objects, plural, feminine).

Exercise 3

1. *ही* पुस्तक मला आवडते (nearby object). 2. *तो* माणूस खूप हुशार आहे (male person far away). 3. *ते* घर खूप सुंदर आहे (neuter object far away). 4. *ही* बाग खूप मोठी आहे (nearby garden). 5. *तो* डोंगर खूप उंच आहे (mountain far away). 6. *ती* मुलगी खूप गोड आहे (female person far away). 7. *हा* चहा खूप गरम आहे (tea close by). 8. *ते* झाड खूप जुने आहे (tree far away). 9. *हे* फूल खूप सुंदर आहे (nearby flower). 10. *ती* शाळा खूप मोठी आहे (school far away).